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Should businesses be closed on holidays?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:03 am
by LICKING COUNTY FAN
I know the bottom line is all that matters in this country when it comes to running a business but don’t you think if the government is taking the day off that all businesses should be close?
I do.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:35 am
by noreply66
sometimes people need something at this time and it helps if something is opened------I think everything but the gas stations were closed here on Christmas day
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:23 am
by valleyfan07
Personally, I close on holidays because I have a 24 hour line that links directly to a human if there is noone in my office. I don't think certain businesses should close, in my case, i do not have to handle claims and am encouraged not to so if there is a claim, we definately need someone to handle it, also if someone needs to make a payment that is behind. Gas stations should be opened as well for people who are traveling.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:21 pm
by Frank Reagan
I think all businesses is a bit extreme. I'd say some places like hospitals, especially emergency rooms, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies might stay open due to emergency needs like food, gasoline and medicines.
Also, saying the government is taking the day off isn't 100% true. There are some government entities that don't shut down, fire departments, police departments as well as other critical services and other emergency services.
Plus, playing devil's advocate, there are also businessmen that own business that aren't religious and don't celebrate certain holidays. Why should they close for something that they don't believe?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:03 pm
by orange-n-brown 365
depends on the holiday thanksgiving and Christmas yes any others nope should be opened!
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:23 am
by BubbleGumTiger
XandOs wrote:I think all businesses is a bit extreme. I'd say some places like hospitals, especially emergency rooms, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies might stay open due to emergency needs like food, gasoline and medicines.
Could we add Granny's to that list......I can think of no greater emergency on a holiday than to run out of stock............
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:43 pm
by The Instructor
noreply66 wrote:sometimes people need something at this time and it helps if something is opened------I think everything but the gas stations were closed here on Christmas day
CVS is always open on Christmas day.
I have been known to pick up a few last minute gifts there.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:44 pm
by The Instructor
XandOs wrote:I think all businesses is a bit extreme. I'd say some places like hospitals, especially emergency rooms, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies might stay open due to emergency needs like food, gasoline and medicines.
Also, saying the government is taking the day off isn't 100% true. There are some government entities that don't shut down, fire departments, police departments as well as other critical services and other emergency services.
Plus, playing devil's advocate, there are also businessmen that own business that aren't religious and don't celebrate certain holidays. Why should they close for something that they don't believe?
Great Post!
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:46 pm
by LICKING COUNTY FAN
I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:18 pm
by NYBuckeye96
I think it should always be up to the business to decide if they should be open or not.
Which holidays should they close on? How do you make that distinction? Should everything shut down because it is Flag Day? Or even Labor Day and Memorial Day?
I'm sure retail businesses thrive on those days when government employees are off.
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:25 pm
by Frank Reagan
newarkcatholicfan wrote:I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.
I like to play devil's advocate.
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:04 pm
by LICKING COUNTY FAN
XandOs wrote:newarkcatholicfan wrote:I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.
I like to play devil's advocate.
Makes things more fun and I thank you for it.
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:41 pm
by Frank Reagan
newarkcatholicfan wrote:XandOs wrote:newarkcatholicfan wrote:I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.
I like to play devil's advocate.
Maked things more fun and I thank you for it.
Otay!!!!!